2007-03-05 05:55:44 · 15 answers · asked by KapnKaveman 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is a time we remember Christ's torment, sacrifice, murder and ultimate triumph in rising from the dead as was promised over and over. It is about celebrating Who Jesus was and the very reason He came to earth in the first place, for it is on the cross that He shed his perfect blood to cover my sins... a day to once again proclaim the victory that Jesus has over satan, even death... and that victory is ours if we accept it as a gift of Grace
2007-03-05 06:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Easter actually comes from the term Eoster, which is a Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn, she also is goddess of the spring. Easter and the rebirth (reincarnation) is a pagan ritual and the Christians took that from pagans and put in their own entity (Christ) dying and being reborn into heaven. This rebirth of the planet and the dates celebrated cross over many different belief systems which were taken by Christianity and adapted into their bible in order to allow for ease of disbursement and acceptance of this religion.
Just wonder if this myths quote of the resurrection of the sun (which has been around before "Christianity", sounds familiar? "Eoster Rites celebrate the vigor of the solar vegetation Gods and Goddesses. They are reborn at the Winter Solstice, when the Night begins Her retreat, but the Light does not conquer the Dark until the Spring Equinox, when the Sun triumphs. Love brings about the resurrection of the Sun, but also its death, since it is an act of love to clear the way for new life."
2007-03-05 14:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by corona001500 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easter (Ishtar) is a pagan holiday that celebrates the Spring Equinox and honors the ancient fertility demigoddess Semiramis (Ishtar is just another name for her). She wasn't really a demigoddess, of course. She was the wife of Nimrod, who was the great-grandson of Noah (of the Flood). Nimrod was also deified and given sun-god status. Some of the traditions dealt with bunnies, chicks and eggs because they were symbols of fertility. The eggs would be dipped into the blood of sacrificed infants, which is where we get the tradition of coloring eggs today.
Easter ends a 40-day period of fasting called "Lent", which is the period of lamentation for Tammuz, son of Nimrod, who was killed by a wild boar. This is why on Easter, people eat ham.
When Christianity in the form of Catholicism was introduced to the pagan cultures of Europe, these beliefs were incorporated into the Catholic doctrine. The Catholics then handed it down to the Protestants, who handed it down to the secular society of today, which is why we have bunnies, chicks and colored eggs on Easter.
2007-03-05 14:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. It is not about Easter bunnies or eggs, that is just what the world wants to celebrate in order to cover up the truth of God.
Of course many do have Easter egg hunts, and I don't see anything wrong with that, or doing baskets--but to remember to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, and to keep our minds centered on HIM, not candy and eggs. Last year I put scriptures in each easter egg pertaining to the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, for my kids. I want them to remember the true meaning of Easter, just as they should remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Hebrews 11:34-36 (in Context) Hebrews 11 (Whole Chapter)
1 Peter 1:3
[ Praise to God for a Living Hope ] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
2007-03-05 14:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a Christianized holiday of the Pagan celebration of the rebirth of Nature and Her bounty. It got it's name from the Germanic Goddess Oester who would have her pet rabbit lay eggs for the children to gather. This is because at this time of the year birds will start to lay their eggs and kids would go out to gather them so the family could eat something besides the food they stockpiled for the Winter that are starting to rot and spoil.
The Christians turned this into the day their Savior rose from the dead to bring them salvation. Although it is rather remarkable that the choosing of the date smacks so highly of Paganism. The first Sunday, after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-03-05 14:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After Watching "The Tomb of Jesus" last night, I think Easter is no more than a Pagan Holiday to honor Springtime. - and there's nothing wrong with that. I just wish Christians could accept their history instead of condemning anything outside of the Bible cover. Science is proving that Jesus actually existed and that's great ... but I think it's too much for them to make the appropriate changes to their doctrine.
2007-03-05 14:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by pickle head 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is about coloring lots of easter eggs. Making lovely easter baskets with jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. It is mostly about dressing up my baby in a cute outfit and taking him to the mall for a photo with the easter bunny.
2007-03-05 14:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Easter is the day that Zombie Jesus rose and led an army of zombies on a rampage through Jerusalem.
2007-03-05 14:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't celebrate Easter in any form. To me it's just a box on the calendar.
2007-03-05 14:00:30 · answer #9 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Germanic fertility Goddess, Ostara. Didn't you ever wonder why Easter has all those bunny rabbits and eggs associated with it?
2007-03-05 14:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋